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Sep 24, 20222 min read

PROTEST! - our council tax funds fossil fuels

If you're concerned or angry at the backsliding underway on switching energy supply from "dirty" oil, gas and coal to cheaper renewable...

FREEGLE IT! – it's easy! Save money, save the planet!

Sep 24, 20223 min read

Food & Waste

FREEGLE IT! – it's easy! Save money, save the planet!

<< You may already enjoy reusing and repurposing items. But have you discovered Freegle yet?? Climate Action Newcastle member Olwyn...

Jul 14, 20224 min read

Finance & Politics

Why next PM vote matters for the planet

What can we do to ensure that our next PM – whoever they are – leads urgent action on climate change? This question’s being increasingly...

Jul 12, 20224 min read

Food & Waste

BIG PLASTIC COUNT – confession time!

<< 2024's Big Plastic Count is heading our way - have you signed up yet? If not, here's the link. But be warned: the results of the UK’s...

Local Refill Heroes 2022! - share the joy

Jun 11, 20224 min read

Food & Waste

Local Refill Heroes 2022! - share the joy

<< Local refill shops are an inspiration to Climate Action Newcastle members! Our previous blog and map (LINK HERE) celebrates increased...

May 13, 20223 min read

Biodiversity

Buzz local - bee birthday celebration

<< Newcastle’s beekeepers marked their 100th anniversary with a BeeFest, in the same week that the world marked the importance of these...

Apr 24, 20226 min read

How to "green" our personal finance

Tips on divesting your money to protect our planet’s future << CAN member Francesca Maguire digs out the facts on finance and emissions –...

Apr 2, 20222 min read

Sting sends an SOS to the world

Share this exclusive warning sent by “Message in a Bottle” star ahead of COP26. More than 40 years after his hit single with Police,...

Sep 2, 20213 min read

Second Hand September - Our Members Tips

Our members share recommendations on buying second-hand in Newcastle and the benefits of reduce reuse repair.

Sep 2, 20213 min read

FAST FASHION: IT’S TIME TO FACE THE FACTS!

When we weigh up what the BIGGEST contributors to the climate emergency are, clothing isn’t always the first or second answer. It should be!

Sep 1, 20216 min read

Choices to Avoid Buying New Fashion

Mark delved deep and found a range of ways we can all reduce buying new, save money, get creative and end up with more room in our wardrobes

Sep 1, 20211 min read

Second-Hand Cycles

Craig Boggon is excited to share some of the less obvious second-hand loves in his life (woof woof).

Sep 1, 20212 min read

Second-Hand Stories

Jacky Doran reminisces about the stories behind some of her family’s favourite second-hand treasures -these are a few of our happy memories.

Sep 1, 20214 min read

Use Charity Shops to Revamp Your Wardrobe

Eve McGrady thinks fashion giants are behind the curve on sustainable fashion she recommends charity shops to revamp our wardrobes

Sep 1, 20212 min read

I 💚 Second-Hand!

Olwyn realised how well the Second Hand September pledge to give up buying new worked when her belt buckle broke.

Aug 9, 20213 min read

Find Out How Gardening and Composting Have Come a Long Way

To mark Newcastle’s Allotment Week, we share inspirational experiences and suggestions from members and local gardeneners.

Aug 9, 20216 min read

Home Cooking Recipes for Home Grown Food

Try some of our home cooking recipes for home grown food, there's a super tasty wild garlic soup or pumpkin and banana cake for a treat

Aug 9, 202110 min read

The A to Z of Bokashi - the Japanese approach to composting

Climate Action Newcastle member Mark Warner describes what it’s like using the Bokashi system. It worked for him - and the planet!

Aug 9, 20212 min read

Distributing Allotment Surplus Produce to Individuals and Families in Need

Bob Heyman from the Highbury South Allotment Association explains how his allotment community set up a donation scheme to fight food poverty

Aug 9, 20216 min read

The Magic of Composting

Climate Action Newcastle member Olwyn Hocking seeks to share the joy of composting!